18706ORDINANCE NO. 18,706
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8 AND
CHAPTER 12 OF THE LITTLE ROCK CODE OF
ORDINANCES, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION BY
REFERENCE OF THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING
CODE WITH ARKANSAS AMENDMENTS AND 2000
REVISIONS AND THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL FIRE
CODE WITH ARKANSAS AMENDMENTS AND 2000
REVISIONS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Little Rock, Ark. Rev. Code 8- 28(A)(1) and 12- 28(A)(2) adopts by
reference the 2000 Edition of the International Building Code with the most current Arkansas
Amendments and 2000 Revisions and Appendices "D ", `B ", "F" and Little Rock, Ark Revised
Code 8- 28(A)(2) and 12- 28(A)(1) adopts by reference the 2000 Edition of the International Fire
Code with the most current Ark. Amendments and 2000 Revisions and Appendices `B ", "C ",
"D ", "E ", "F ", "G ", both published by the International Code Council, Falls Church, Virginia;
and
WHEREAS, the City has complied with Ark. Code Ann. x 14 -55 -207 (1987) by
publishing a notice of intent to adopt these technical codes by reference in a paper of general
circulation within the municipality and three copies of codes have been available for inspection
in the City Clerk's office by the public prior to their adoption; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance amendment is necessary to update the City Code and
authorize the use of the 2000 Edition within the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. Section 8 -28 of Little Rock, Ark. Rev. Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Section 8 -28 Building and Fire Codes Adopted.
(A) The following publications are adopted by reference:
(1) The 2000 International Building Code with the most current Arkansas
Amendments and 2000 Revisions and Appendices "D ", "E ", "F ".
(2) The 2000 International Fire Code with the most current Arkansas
Amendments and 2000 Revisions and Appendices "B ", "C ", "D ", "E ", "F ",
and "G ".
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(B) In the event of a conflict between the publications in subsection (A), the more
stringent provisions shall govern.
(C) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections (A) and (B) above, the City, consistent
with other provisions of state law, shall set the job qualification for its employees.
No job qualifications contained in the International Building Code or the
International Fire Code are adopted in any form whatsoever.
SECTION 2. Section 12 -28 of Little Rock, Ark. Rev. Code is hereby amended to read as
follows.
(A) The following publications are adopted by reference:
(1) The 2000 International Fire Code with the most current Arkansas
Amendments and 2000 Revisions and Appendices "B ", "C ", "D ", "E ", "F ",
and "G ".
(2) The 2000 International Building Code with the most current Arkansas
Amendments and 2000 Revisions and Appendices "D ", "E ", "F ".
(B) In the event of a conflict between the publications in subsection (A), the more
stringent provisions shall govern.
(C) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections (A) and (B) above, the City, consistent
with other provisions of state law, shall set the job qualification for its employees.
No job qualifications contained in the International Building Code or the
International Fire Code are adopted in any form whatsoever.
SECTION 3. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this provision are
hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
PASSED: JUNE 18, 2002
ATTEST:
NAT4CY W OD
CITY CL RK
APPROVED:
JI I PAILEV
MA OR
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
THOMAS M. CARPENTER
CITY ATTORNEY
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